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1.77ct Old Miner & Old European Cut Diamond Edwardian Ring 18K/Platinum
1.77ct Old Miner & Old European Cut Diamond Edwardian Ring 18K/Platinum

1.77ct Old Miner & Old European Cut Diamond Edwardian Ring 18K/Platinum

Located in New York, NY

European Cut Gemstone 2: 1 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 10 Color: I Clarity: VS Shape: Old Miner Cut

Category

20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Circa 1890s Old Miner Diamond and Sapphire  Ring
Circa 1890s Old Miner Diamond and Sapphire  Ring

Circa 1890s Old Miner Diamond and Sapphire Ring

Located in Hicksville, NY

Year: 1890s Item Details: Ring Size: 5.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.8

Category

Antique 1890s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

2.51ct Old European & Old Miner Cut Diamond Edwardian Ring 18K/Platinum
2.51ct Old European & Old Miner Cut Diamond Edwardian Ring 18K/Platinum

2.51ct Old European & Old Miner Cut Diamond Edwardian Ring 18K/Platinum

Located in New York, NY

and warm, romantic brilliance. Surrounding it is a halo of ten Old Miner cut diamonds totaling 1.00

Category

20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

2.18ct Old European & Old Miner Cut Diamond Edwardian Ring 18K/Platinum
2.18ct Old European & Old Miner Cut Diamond Edwardian Ring 18K/Platinum

2.18ct Old European & Old Miner Cut Diamond Edwardian Ring 18K/Platinum

Located in New York, NY

faceting create a captivating, romantic glow. Surrounding it is a halo of ten Old Miner cut diamonds

Category

20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Oval Shaped Old Miner White Diamond Ring
Oval Shaped Old Miner White Diamond Ring

Oval Shaped Old Miner White Diamond Ring

Located in New York, NY

Indulge in the timeless beauty of the Old Miner Oval Shaped White Diamond Ring. At its heart lies a

Category

2010s Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.98 Carat Old Miner & Old European Diamond Edwardian Two Tone Gold Ring
1.98 Carat Old Miner & Old European Diamond Edwardian Two Tone Gold Ring

1.98 Carat Old Miner & Old European Diamond Edwardian Two Tone Gold Ring

Located in New York, NY

platinum bezel. Surrounding it is a halo of ten Old Miner Cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.00 carat

Category

20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Circa 1890s Old Miner Diamond and Enamel Engagement Ring
Circa 1890s Old Miner Diamond and Enamel Engagement Ring

Circa 1890s Old Miner Diamond and Enamel Engagement Ring

Located in Hicksville, NY

Circa 1890s Old Miner Diamond and Enamel Engagement Ring - VEG#44a Item Details: Year: 1890S Ring

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Tiffany & Co 1.16ct Old Miner Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring
Tiffany & Co 1.16ct Old Miner Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring

Tiffany & Co 1.16ct Old Miner Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

stunning 1.04 carat Old Miner cut diamond, graded F color and VS1 clarity, and accompanied by a GIA

Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

.30ct Vintage Old Miner Diamond Solitaire Ring 14kt
.30ct Vintage Old Miner Diamond Solitaire Ring 14kt

.30ct Vintage Old Miner Diamond Solitaire Ring 14kt

Located in New York, NY

.30ct Old Mine Natural Diamond Solitaire ring Durable Built. Vs-2 clarity F color. 14kt yellow

Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Men’s 1.10 Carat Old Miner Diamond Pinky Ring 14k Gold
Antique Men’s 1.10 Carat Old Miner Diamond Pinky Ring 14k Gold

Antique Men’s 1.10 Carat Old Miner Diamond Pinky Ring 14k Gold

Located in Miami, FL

Antique Men’s 1.10 Carat Old Miner Diamond Pinky Ring 14k Gold. Very elegant designer men/s pinky

Category

Vintage 1950s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Deco Style 0.70 Carat Old Miner Diamond Mermaids Design Ring
Art Deco Style 0.70 Carat Old Miner Diamond Mermaids Design Ring

Art Deco Style 0.70 Carat Old Miner Diamond Mermaids Design Ring

Located in Miami, FL

Art Deco Style 0.70 Carat Old Miner Diamond Mermaids Design Ring. This ring is the ring to win of

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage 0.80 CTW Old Miner-Cut Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold
Vintage 0.80 CTW Old Miner-Cut Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold

Vintage 0.80 CTW Old Miner-Cut Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold

Located in Houston, TX

Vintage 0.80 CTW Old Miner-Cut Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold A timeless and refined ring crafted

Category

Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

1 Carat Old Miner Cut Diamond and  Pearl Ring, circa 1880
1 Carat Old Miner Cut Diamond and  Pearl Ring, circa 1880

1 Carat Old Miner Cut Diamond and Pearl Ring, circa 1880

Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL

Pearl and diamond crossover ring. Old Miner cut diamond weighing 1.00 carats. GIA certified: color

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

18 karat gold Antique pearl Engagement ring - Edwardian Old miner cut diamonds
18 karat gold Antique pearl Engagement ring - Edwardian Old miner cut diamonds

18 karat gold Antique pearl Engagement ring - Edwardian Old miner cut diamonds

Located in Antwerp, BE

pearl encircled by ten natural diamonds. Nine of these marvellous beauties are very pretty old miner cut

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

14K Rose Gold Ring with 1.20 Ct. Round Old Miners Center Diamond. (Size 5.0)
14K Rose Gold Ring with 1.20 Ct. Round Old Miners Center Diamond. (Size 5.0)

14K Rose Gold Ring with 1.20 Ct. Round Old Miners Center Diamond. (Size 5.0)

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

14K Rose Gold Ring with 1.20 Ct. Round Old Miners Center Diamond. (Size 5.0) Pre-Owned Gender

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

2.26ct Old Miner Cut Diamond & 2.16ct Emerald Three-Stone 18K Gold Ring
2.26ct Old Miner Cut Diamond & 2.16ct Emerald Three-Stone 18K Gold Ring

2.26ct Old Miner Cut Diamond & 2.16ct Emerald Three-Stone 18K Gold Ring

Located in New York, NY

two antique Old Miner Cut diamonds, weighing 1.20 and 1.06 carats respectively. Set in an elegant two

Category

20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Old Miner Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring .55cttw - VEG#76
Antique Old Miner Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring .55cttw - VEG#76

Antique Old Miner Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring .55cttw - VEG#76

Located in Hicksville, NY

Item Description: This is a very unique engagement ring with two old miner cut diamonds. The total

Category

Antique Early 1900s Engagement Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.05 Carat Vintage Cluster Diamonds Ring 14 Karat Old Miner
1.05 Carat Vintage Cluster Diamonds Ring 14 Karat Old Miner

1.05 Carat Vintage Cluster Diamonds Ring 14 Karat Old Miner

Located in New York, NY

6 natural round diamonds H-color Vs-2 clarity 14kt. Yellow gold 8.5 grams. current ring size: 7

Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Old Miner Twin Diamond Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Old Miner Twin Diamond Sapphire Cocktail Ring

Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Old Miner Twin Diamond Sapphire Cocktail Ring

Located in Houston, TX

Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 5  Width: 1.75 mm Weight: 3.12 grams 18K

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified Platinum Ring with 6.53 Fancy Yellow SI2 Carat Old Miner Brilliant
GIA Certified Platinum Ring with 6.53 Fancy Yellow SI2 Carat Old Miner Brilliant

GIA Certified Platinum Ring with 6.53 Fancy Yellow SI2 Carat Old Miner Brilliant

By M&V Vanguard Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

yet sturdy, includes approximately 0.70ct of small full brilliant cut diamonds Design of the ring is

Category

2010s American Modern More Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Old European Miner Cut Diamond Band in Platinum & 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Antique Old European Miner Cut Diamond Band in Platinum & 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Antique Old European Miner Cut Diamond Band in Platinum & 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Tampa, FL

Antique Old European Miner Cut Diamond Band in Platinum & 18 Karat Yellow Gold This classic 5

Category

Vintage 1920s North American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique .70 Carat Solitaire Miners Cut Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Antique .70 Carat Solitaire Miners Cut Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring

Antique .70 Carat Solitaire Miners Cut Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

sparkling .70 carat round H/VS Miner's cut diamond. The head of the romantic antique ring measures

Category

Early 20th Century American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Hecate 1.92cts 'Cert' Old Mined Round Diamond Set in 18k Solitaire Ring
Hecate 1.92cts 'Cert' Old Mined Round Diamond Set in 18k Solitaire Ring

Hecate 1.92cts 'Cert' Old Mined Round Diamond Set in 18k Solitaire Ring

Located in Paris, FR

finger size. Weight : 4,7g. A great opportunity to purchase and beautiful white old miner solitaire ring

Category

2010s French Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Men’s 0.60tcw 3-Stone Old Mine Diamond Ring 18k Gold
Vintage Men’s 0.60tcw 3-Stone Old Mine Diamond Ring 18k Gold

Vintage Men’s 0.60tcw 3-Stone Old Mine Diamond Ring 18k Gold

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Men’s 0.60tcw 3-Stone Old Miner Diamond Ring 18k Gold. Each diamond weights approx 0.20

Category

Vintage 1970s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1.75 Carat GIA Old Miner Diamond Engagement Ring with Diamond Halo and Pave
1.75 Carat GIA Old Miner Diamond Engagement Ring with Diamond Halo and Pave

1.75 Carat GIA Old Miner Diamond Engagement Ring with Diamond Halo and Pave

By Concierge Diamonds Inc.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Old Miner diamond engagement rings are in extremely high demand due to their rarity: they are hand

Category

2010s American Early Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14K Solid Yellow Gold Fashion Ring with Pressure Set .90CT Old Miner Diamond
14K Solid Yellow Gold Fashion Ring with Pressure Set .90CT Old Miner Diamond

14K Solid Yellow Gold Fashion Ring with Pressure Set .90CT Old Miner Diamond

By Alison Nagasue AKN Design

Located in Rutherford, NJ

used an old miner cut diamond which has an elegant characteristic. One side of the ring has 3 "lanes

Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.45 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring
3.45 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring

3.45 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring

Located in Watford, GB

This exquisite 3.45 carat Old Miner Cut Diamond Ring is truly a timeless treasure. Crafted with

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Garnet and Diamond Estate Rose Gold and Sterling Silver Ring
Garnet and Diamond Estate Rose Gold and Sterling Silver Ring

Garnet and Diamond Estate Rose Gold and Sterling Silver Ring

By Maximira

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful Natural Garnet and Old Miner Diamond Ring handcrafted in 18k Rose Gold and Sterling

Category

Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Platinum and Old Miner Diamond Engagement Ring
Antique Platinum and Old Miner Diamond Engagement Ring

Antique Platinum and Old Miner Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Antique Platinum and Old Miner Diamond Engagement Ring Size 6 Center diamond is a round old miner

Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Platinum and Old Miner Diamond Engagement Ring
Antique Platinum and Old Miner Diamond Engagement Ring

Antique Platinum and Old Miner Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Antique Platinum and Old Miner Diamond Engagement Ring Size 6 Center diamond is a round old miner

Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Old Miner Cut 5.78 Carat Diamond Ring
Old Miner Cut 5.78 Carat Diamond Ring

Old Miner Cut 5.78 Carat Diamond Ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Great old miner diamond. Clean stone and very light cape, warm tones of yellow. Set in a platinum

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Old Miner Cut Diamond and Sapphire Ring.
Old Miner Cut Diamond and Sapphire Ring.

Old Miner Cut Diamond and Sapphire Ring.

Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL

Diamond and sapphire ring set with 6 diamonds weighing approximately 1.05 carats, and 26 sapphires

Category

Vintage 1980s Argentine More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Old Miner Cut Diamonds and Turquoise Ring
Antique Victorian Old Miner Cut Diamonds and Turquoise Ring

Antique Victorian Old Miner Cut Diamonds and Turquoise Ring

Located in Great Neck, NY

Stunning Victorian ring with a very pretty Turquoise stone in the center surrounded by old mine cut

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold

J. Birnbach GIA Certified 7.01 Carat Old Miner Diamond Ring
J. Birnbach GIA Certified 7.01 Carat Old Miner Diamond Ring

J. Birnbach GIA Certified 7.01 Carat Old Miner Diamond Ring

By J. Birnbach

Located in New York, NY

... The handmade, platinum ring features a GIA Certified 7.01 ct Old Miner Diamond of G color and SI1

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Vintage Estate Old Miner Cut Diamond Rose Gold Ring
Antique Vintage Estate Old Miner Cut Diamond Rose Gold Ring

Antique Vintage Estate Old Miner Cut Diamond Rose Gold Ring

Located in Southampton, PA

Antique Vintage Estate 18k Rose Gold 4ct Total Weight Old Miner Diamond Ring. Authentic antique

Category

Vintage 1930s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

1.01 Carats Ruby Ring with old miner diamonds
1.01 Carats Ruby Ring with old miner diamonds

1.01 Carats Ruby Ring with old miner diamonds

Located in New York, NY

elegant oval shape adds a touch of sophistication and uniqueness. combined with 8 old miner diamonds

Category

2010s Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

J. Birnbach GIA Certified 4.95ct Old Miner Cut Diamond and Platinum Ring
J. Birnbach GIA Certified 4.95ct Old Miner Cut Diamond and Platinum Ring

J. Birnbach GIA Certified 4.95ct Old Miner Cut Diamond and Platinum Ring

By J. Birnbach

Located in New York, NY

This platinum ring with Bright-Cut Pave features a 4.95ct Old Miner Diamond with L color and SI1

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Estate 4 Carat Old Miner Diamond Yellow Gold Dome Ring
Estate 4 Carat Old Miner Diamond Yellow Gold Dome Ring

Estate 4 Carat Old Miner Diamond Yellow Gold Dome Ring

Located in Southampton, PA

Estate 18k Yellow Gold 4ct Total Weight Old Miner Diamond Dome Ring. With 36 round old miner cut

Category

20th Century Unknown Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco 1.07 Carat Old Miner Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Art Deco 1.07 Carat Old Miner Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Platinum Ring

Art Deco 1.07 Carat Old Miner Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Platinum Ring

Located in Addison, TX

This is a beautiful example of an antique cushion old mine cut diamond engagement ring! The

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Style .44 Carat Old Miner Cut Diamond Ring French Cut Sapphires
Art Deco Style .44 Carat Old Miner Cut Diamond Ring French Cut Sapphires

Art Deco Style .44 Carat Old Miner Cut Diamond Ring French Cut Sapphires

Located in Addison, TX

head tapering to 1.2mm at shank Finger to Top of Ring: 7.4mm Diamond Details: Cut: Old Miner Carat

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Old Miner Cut Six-Stone Band with Filigree
Antique Old Miner Cut Six-Stone Band with Filigree

Antique Old Miner Cut Six-Stone Band with Filigree

Located in Chicago, IL

This antique ring is made of 14K yellow gold. It contains 6 old mine cut diamonds weighing 2.09

Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

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Old Miner Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact old miner ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and Platinum. Find an antique version now, or shop for 37 vintage or 6 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect old miner ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. An old miner ring from Beyond Fine Jewelry, Concierge Diamonds Inc. and J. Birnbach — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. See these pages for an old mine cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cushion cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an old miner ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is an Old Miner Ring?

The price for an old miner ring starts at $480 and tops out at $199,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $3,857.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.

Questions About Old Miner Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To tell how old your ring is, look for markings that indicate its maker. By looking up the hallmarks in trusted online resources, you can determine who produced the ring and when the maker was active. From there, you can examine images of similar rings to narrow down the date of production. Alternatively, you can enlist the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer for an expert opinion on your piece's age. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Poison rings, also known as pillbox rings, grew in popularity in Europe during the 16th century. There is no known date for the introduction of the poison ring. However, it originated in the Far East and India. Today, the poison ring carries small amounts of liquids. Shop a range of antique poison rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To tell how old an antique ring is, you have two main options. First, you can conduct online research using trusted sources. If you know the maker of the ring or the ring has a maker's mark that you can use to identify who produced it, learning more about the designer, artisan or company and their styles can help with the dating process. When the maker is unknown, you can familiarize yourself with the characteristics of various antique jewelry styles, such as Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian, to try and identify the period in which your ring was likely produced. The second option is to have a certified appraiser, experienced antique dealer or knowledgeable jeweler date your ring for you. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    The old rule for buying an engagement ring was that a person should spend the equivalent of three months of their salary on the ring. However, that idea has largely been abandoned in the 21st century due to the rise in the cost of living and wage stagnation. Now, most people find it reasonable to spend only what they can afford on an engagement ring. Shop a wide range of engagement rings on 1stDibs.